RN (Registered Nurse)

Unit Notes
Department: ER / MedSurg / Swing Bed Unit
Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC
NO CLINICAL INVOLVEMENT

- Trauma Level?: Critical Access (Rural Location)
- # of Beds: 25
- How many years of experience required?: 2 yrs
- Previous Travel experience required?: no
- EMR: EPIC
- Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:8. Utilize team nursing
- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Dementia, dependent older adults, diabetes, rehab/restorative care post acute illness, IV medication, fluid and blood administration, COVID, wounds, initial care of trauma patients in the ER, exacerbation of chronic illnesses, Geriatric population, general rehab post-surgery.
- Experience or 'Must have' skills: Understanding of dementia, stroke, skin care geriatric patient care
- Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes
- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Electrolytes, hypertensive medications, IV antibiotics, blood transfusions
- Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Yes
- Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Team assignment, not individual assignments
- Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: Yes - Nurse Aides/CNA on each shift
- RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Patient managed CPAP only
- Are RNs required to do anything with RT Equipment besides troubleshoot?: no
- Do you have Tele/Monitor Techs in the ER? Are RNs required to read their own strips? RNs must read and interpret
- Shifts & Scheduling: 12hr Shifts, 0645-1915, 1845-0715
- Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?: Team scheduling, block scheduling is possible- must be requested
- Weekend Requirement: Every other
- Holiday Requirement: Alternating/As scheduled- usually every other holiday
- Is there call or a standby requirement? No
- Floating Requirements: ER / Medsurg Support
- Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs provided?: Scrubs, no specific color
- How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation? 3


Radius Rule: 50 miles AND candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity.
RTO needed upfront (7 or less days per 13 week contract). Additional RTO will not be approved, including after submissions.